The Weekly Update

The final days of the 2026-2027 school year are June 4, 5, 8, and 9. Staff will have a work day on June 10. Have a great summer!

Here is the 2026-2027 school-year calendar. This summer, check the website (wbsd-schools.org) and your email for details on the 2026-2027 school year:

• Back-to-school registration (this is a very important step to ensure the schools have the most up-to-date information)

• School supply lists

• Picture days

• And more…

Students in high school photography and video classes, along with their teacher Mr. Bentdahl, captured highlights from the 2026 Grad Walk that took place on May 29. Check out the video that includes special memories from grads and advice for the grads from teachers.

Family members and friends near and far can watch the East and West graduation ceremonies and Badger promotion ceremony through West Bend School District YouTube channel livestreams.

East graduation ceremony at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7: https://youtube.com/live/MX-nnNxn1ZY?feature=share

West graduation ceremony at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7: https://www.youtube.com/live/WVtIqh6b6ak

Badger promotion ceremony at 6 p.m., Monday, June 8: https://youtube.com/live/Ijpfh1b79f0?feature=share

All public and interested parties are welcome to preview and provide feedback on QuaverMusic as a potential primary resource for grades kindergarten through five and Habits of a Successful Young String Musicians for grades 6-12 orchestra students. The dates, times, and locations of the review are available on the website.

If you would like to make an appointment for an alternate time, please contact Curriculum and Instruction Administrative Assistant Ashley Roos at 262-335-5408 or aroos@wbsd-schools.org.

On June 1, the City of West Bend Common Council approved a new ordinance on e-bike usage in the city that may affect students and families. Get the details of the new ordinance on the City of West Bend website.

Badger Middle, Green Tree Elementary, and McLane Elementary will be closed this summer for construction.

Portions of Silverbrook Intermediate will be closed for construction; however, current grades 4-7 summer school will be at Silverbrook. The work on Silverbrook includes:

• Addition of en-suite bathrooms in classrooms for kindergarten space beginning in the 2027-2028 school year.

• Remodel existing space to create special education program room.

• Replace original building loading dock.

At Green Tree, there are three projects at the school:

• Redo East parking/lot drop off/pick up que and add security lighting.

• Install playground equipment previously at Rolfs Education Center.

• Replace one air handling unit.

Several West High School student-athletes will compete at the WIAA State Track and Field Championships taking place at UW-La Crosse on June 5 and 6.

Boys

Ethan Hackman, Carter Hackman, Matthew Krawzik, Cade Wanie: 4X800M relay

Bradley Frank: High Jump

Carter Hackman: 800M run

Cade Wanie: 1600M run

Girls

Rylee Faehling, Sloan Godbout, Katie Hutchins, Sarah Hutchins: 4x200M relay

Rylee Faehling: Long Jump, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles

Katie Hutchins: 100M dash, 200M dash

The girls 4X200M relay also set a school record, as did Rylee Faehling in the 100M hurdles at 14.60.

The third- and fourth-grade Girls on the Run teams from Fair Park and Jackson Elementary Schools trained with their volunteer coaches for nearly 10 weeks, meeting two days each week, to prepare for running a 5K. Their dedication, perseverance, and positive attitudes were on display last weekend as they joined more than 2,000 girls in the celebratory Girls on the Run 5K at American Family Field.

There are various events and activities available on the WBSD’s Community Bulletin Board!

Athletics

West Bend East Girls Youth Basketball Camp

West Bend High Schools Track Summer Camp

West Boys Basketball Summer Camp

West Summer Volleyball Camp

West Jr. Sparties Fall Volleyball League

East Summer Volleyball Camp

Kettle Moraine Figure Skating Summer Learn How to Skate

Youth Summer Soccer Camp at Shephard of the Hills Church

FC Wisconsin Junior Academy Open House and Minis Fall Program

West Bend Badgers Football Summer Fundraiser

General

Cub Scouts Pack 3787 Pancake Breakfast

Summer Family Nature Counseling

Summer Child Nature Counseling

Musical Masquers Summer Camp

Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Fundraiser

4H Inventors Quest Summer Camp

4H Build It Summer Camp

AFS International Exchange Program

Boys and Girls Club Silver Lining Family Fun Day

MOWA Summer Youth Workshops

West Bend Library Summer Programs

Summer Programming

MOWA Summer Events and Activities

Volunteer Center - Various Events, Etc.

YMCA - Various Events, Etc.